Culture Discrimination

There was a time in Scotland when Three hundred years before, The English laws sought to condemn The Scots for what they wore. The sporran, kilt and tartan shawl, One each for every clan, Steeped in tradition, symbols all - The culture of a land. The laws unleashed by English King They Scottish rights denied Intent upon dismantling Their power and their pride. "For national security" - A lie to justify Oppression and state bigotry, To which most do comply. The past is past, you well might say, Now Scots their colours don - But now new laws proposed today Cast doubt on freedoms won. That same old lie, "Security" Has stirred up hate and fear Towards Muslims in our country Now marked for what they wear. In all this time, what have we learned? Are we condemned to see The same old fear and hate return For all of history? October 15, 2015